A middle school boy with Down Syndrome was recently placed in a program where I consult after being dismissed from every other therapeutic school that would even …
No Novocain
Upon my return to the dentist today, following the debacle last year where one simple filling resulted in damaged jaw muscles that required months of physical therapy …
No Knuckle
I was told by my primary doctor that I should see a hand surgeon about my broken hand. Bottom line, I just had my appointment with the hand surgeon and everything …
No Fingerprints
It turns out I don't have leave finger prints when I touch things. I had to go the Rl Attorney General's office, Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI), to have them …
Match the Dress
I'm approaching the end of a painting project that's had me back and forth to Home Depot every day this week, starting on Sunday. Once to get the paint, another time …
It Was In The Drain
The tub was draining slowly so I investigated, and this is the sea monster I pulled out. More than a foot long and over an inch in diameter in spots; it was seaweed …
Hands
Her hair was cut short and curled. It didn’t look bad, but my instinct was to say nothing about it so I kept my comments to myself as she passed me and waved hello on …
Enjoy the Moment
Christmas evening and we are outside with a deck full of people. Wood smoke heavy with oak and sage hangs in the air while cello, deep and sonorous, drifts from …
Fluid Reinforcement and Continuous Feedback Systems
Reinforcement is defined as an outcome or event, following a behavior, that strengthens that behavior. It comes in a multitude of forms and sizes, but the most common …
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Engagement-Relationship
Engagement-Relationship: Guide to Articles Establishing Relationships with Students Attunement Communication for Better Classroom Management …
Time Out Guidelines and Training
Guidelines and Training Time out refers to the practice of excluding the student from ongoing classroom activities for a brief period of time. Time out may be used as …
Student Profile Form: A Rating of Student Social, Emotional & Behavioral Functioning
Repeated administration of the Student Profile over the course of the school year can show the level of progress the student has made in the program. Just mark each …